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Top 10 Best-Performing Nigerian Stocks In May 2025
The Nigerian equities market recorded robust gains in May as rising share prices and higher trading volumes across most listed companies pushed the market to new highs.
Tracked by the All-Share Index, the market broke through the 110,000-point threshold for the first time ever, closing the month at 111,742.01.
This closing figure marks a 5.62% increase from the opening level of 105,920.18, making May the strongest-performing month of the year so far.
Trading activity intensified as monthly volume surged 55.72%, rising to 12.6 billion shares from 8.2 billion in April.
The surge in both price and volume was largely fueled by sustained momentum in large- and mid-cap stocks, whose significant market weighting contributed to the index’s upward movement.
Within the broader market rally, some stocks posted particularly strong performances, likely driven by investor response to positive earnings results and other encouraging developments.
The following are the top 10 performers for the month of May.
10. ABC Transport (43.2%)
ABC Transport Plc secured the 10th spot with a month-to-date gain of 43.2% in May.
The stock opened the month at N2.06 and closed at N2.95, supported by a trading volume of 28.5 million shares.
Shares of the company broke past the N2.50 level, likely driven by positive market reaction to Q1 2025 results, where it posted a profit of N352 million, reversing a N20 million loss from Q1 2024.
9. Nestlé Nigeria Plc (44.6%)
Nestlé Nigeria Plc ranked 9th with a 44.6% gain in May.
The stock started the month at N1,100 and moved higher on a total volume of 2.4 million shares, closing May in positive territory.
Most of the price movement occurred during the week beginning 18th, when the stock surpassed the N1,500 level.
The rally was likely fueled by renewed investor confidence in the consumer goods sector and a strong Q1 result, which showed a pre-tax profit of N51.15 billion, a sharp turnaround from a N196.08 billion loss in the same period last year.
8. Champion Breweries Plc (44.7%)
Champion Breweries placed 8th with a 44.7% month-to-date return.
The stock rose from N4.70 to N6.80, trading 80.1 million shares during the month.
The strongest movements were recorded in the week beginning 11th May 2025, likely driven by sector momentum and a significant earnings rebound.
Champion reported a pre-tax profit of N1.7 billion for Q1 2025, compared to a loss of N798 million in Q1 2024, an increase of 317.93% YoY.
7. University Press Limited (57.8%)
University Press is the 7th best-performing stock in May with a return of 57.8%.
Shares of the company opened the month at N3.74 and powered to N5.90, with a trading volume of 25.4 million shares.
The rally likely reflected investor response to its Q4 results for the period ended March 2025, where it reported a pre-tax profit of N639.5 million, recovering from a loss of N222.1 million in the same quarter last year.
6. Honeywell Flour Mills Plc (61.5%)
Honeywell Flour Mills came in 6th with a 61.5% gain for the month.
The stock rose from an opening of N13.00 to N21.00, with a robust volume of 122.3 million shares traded.
Momentum picked up mostly in the second week of May and continued through the month, with the company’s shares closing all trading weeks in positive territory.
Honeywell Flour Mills reported a pre-tax profit of N21.39 billion, marking a 348.80% increase year-on-year.
5. Red Star Express Plc (64.8%)
Red Star Express Plc ranked 5th with a 64.8% monthly return.
The stock moved from N5.05 to N8.32, with 4.4 million shares traded.
Most of the gain occurred in the final week of May as the stock broke through the N7.00 resistance level and ended the month above N8.00.
Red Star also recorded five consecutive weeks of positive closes after bouncing back from a retracement below N6.00 earlier in the month.
4. Academy Press Plc (65.5%)
Academy Press ranked as the 4th best-performing stock in May, delivering a 65.5% return.
Its share price rose from N2.87 to N4.75, with 31 million shares traded during the month.
This rally followed the release of its Q3 financial results for the period ended 31st March, which showed a pre-tax profit of N1.2 billion, up 429.97% year-on-year.
Such a strong performance likely attracted heightened investor interest.
3. Caverton Offshore Support Group (73.6%)
Caverton secured the 3rd position with a 73.6% gain in May.
Starting the month at N2.66, it rode a trading volume of 129.46 million shares to reach N4.20.
The rally was likely driven by the release of its Q1 2025 results on 30th April, which showed a pre-tax profit of N1.6 billion, compared to a loss of N1.8 billion in Q1 2024.
The strong earnings rebound likely helped renew investor confidence.
2. Northern Nigeria Flour Mills Plc (85.2%)
Northern Nigeria Flour Mills was the second-best performer in May with a return of 85.2%, closing at N138.90.
The stock opened the month at N75.00 and surged above N130.00, trading 12.3 million shares in the process.
Most of the gains came during the week beginning 11th May, likely due to renewed investor interest in the consumer goods sector.
1. Beta Glass Plc (133.0%)
Beta Glass was the top-performing stock in May 2025, posting a remarkable return of 133.0%.
Shares of the company opened the month at N99.85 and closed at N232.65, remaining well in the green despite a mild 10% decline in the final week of the month.
The rally followed its Q1 2025 results, where the company reported a pre-tax profit of N15.2 billion, up 638.6%.
Revenue also soared to N41.1 billion, a 69.34% increase, driven by strong demand for glassware and bottle products.
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The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, could fall to around N900 per litre if the proposed peace agreement between the United States and Iran is successfully implemented and global crude oil prices continue to decline.
The expectation follows fresh developments in the Middle East, where efforts to end months of hostilities have pushed international oil prices downward. Nigeria market report
Crude oil prices, which climbed sharply during the conflict, have dropped significantly in recent days as investors react positively to reports of a ceasefire framework and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes.
Industry operators believe the development could eventually reflect in domestic fuel prices, especially as crude oil remains the major raw material for refined petroleum products.
Market watchers recalled that the prolonged crisis in the Middle East forced crude prices above the $100 per barrel mark, with some periods seeing prices rise beyond $120. The increase had a direct impact on fuel costs across several countries, including Nigeria.
During the period, petrol prices in Nigeria surged from about N830 per litre to around N1,300 per litre. Diesel and aviation fuel also recorded major increases, putting pressure on businesses and transport operators.
There are now growing expectations that local refiners, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, may review their prices if the downward movement in crude oil is sustained.
The refinery had previously reduced its petrol loading price from N1,275 per litre to N1,250 per litre after crude prices softened. Diesel prices were also adjusted downward during the same period.
A source familiar with operations at the refinery said another price cut is possible if the market remains stable. However, the source explained that a large volume of crude purchased at earlier, higher prices is still being processed, which could slow the pace of any immediate reduction.
According to the source, petrol selling at N900 per litre is achievable if global oil prices continue to decline and the market fully adjusts to the new realities.
Fuel marketers have also expressed optimism over the outlook.
The Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) said petrol prices could fall below N1,000 per litre once the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened and crude oil returns to pre-conflict levels.
The association noted that Nigerians paid around N800 per litre before the crisis escalated and believes the market could gradually move back toward that range if peace is maintained.
The optimism comes after United States President Donald Trump announced that a peace arrangement with Iran was underway, with both countries expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of the agreement.
The planned reopening is expected to restore smoother global oil supply and reduce pressure on international energy markets.
Meanwhile, checks across the downstream sector indicate that some fuel marketers have already started adjusting their ex-depot prices below the current benchmark, signalling the possibility of another round of competition in the industry.
The landing cost of imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also called cooking gas, has dropped significantly, offering fresh hope for lower energy prices across the country.
New data released by the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) showed that the cost of bringing fuel products into Nigeria has now fallen below the ex-depot prices offered by the Dangote Refinery.
The development comes as petroleum marketers reportedly imported fuel and gas valued at about N279 billion to boost supply and take advantage of declining international market prices, according to a report by Punch.
Cooking gas prices also witnessed a sharp decline in landing costs, raising expectations that consumers may soon enjoy relief from soaring household energy expenses.
MEMAN disclosed that the landing cost of LPG fell to N950,000 per metric tonne. Based on the latest figures, the expected retail price of cooking gas should hover around N925 per kilogramme.
This contrasts sharply with the N1,410 per kilogramme reportedly sold by Dangote Refinery. Despite the reduction in import costs, many Nigerians have yet to feel the impact at the retail level, as cooking gas prices remain stubbornly high across major cities.
Retailers currently sell cooking gas for as high as N2,400 per kilogramme, while larger distributors maintain average prices around N1,800 per kilogramme.
Fresh petrol depot prices have emerged across Nigeria as marketers adjust to rising crude oil prices and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
The latest pricing changes come amid growing uncertainty in the global energy market following fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
ndustry data tracked by PetroleumPriceNG and monitored by Legit.ng show that depot owners raised their Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices as a protective measure against potential losses linked to volatile international oil prices.
Global crude oil prices climbed during early trading on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after the United States launched strikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz.
As of 5:08 a.m. WAT, Brent crude rose by 1.03% to $92.39 per barrel, while the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.91% to trade at $89.00 per barrel, according to a report by Oilprice.com
The market rally followed reports that American forces targeted Iranian air defence systems, radar installations and surveillance facilities after Washington accused Tehran of bringing down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter operating within the region.
The U.S. Central Command described the strikes as a defensive response. However, Iran denied responsibility for the helicopter incident and accused the United States of escalating tensions unnecessarily. The development has raised fears of a broader regional conflict that could disrupt global crude oil supplies.
Checks across fuel depots nationwide show that marketers have adjusted their petrol prices upward in response to the changing global market conditions.
According to the latest data: AIPEC now sells petrol at N1,247 per litre RainOil Lagos sells at N1,248 per litre Integrated depot price stands at N1,247 per litre Liquid Bulk has also fixed its price at N1,248 per litre Industry experts say the latest adjustments are largely precautionary as marketers attempt to shield themselves from potential losses should crude oil prices continue to rise.
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